Did you know that June is National Candy Month? We’re almost halfway through June (how did that happen?), but don’t worry! It’s not too late to celebrate with some fun candy-related ideas. How did June become National Candy Month? I’m pretty sure is had something to do with the National Confectioners Association . That’s the group that promotes candy and candy makers in the United States. With the average American eating about 150 pounds of sugar a year, it doesn’t seem like we really need to have a special month to celebrate candy, but it sure sounds like fun! Read More
Why Summer Reading Is Important
Do you have some books picked out for your summer reading? I have always loved to read. Some of my earliest memories are of going to the local library and picking out books. I can still picture the shelf where some of my favorite books were located. For some children, reading doesn’t come as easy. But it’s no less important. And I’d argue that reading is almost as important for adults too. Summer is the perfect time to set some reading goals. For children, time off school shouldn’t mean time off from reading. I spent five years teaching reading skills Read More
Inspired Watching the Morning News: Adam Grant
How often can you say that you felt inspired by something you saw on the news? It seems that happens less and less often these days. In fact, that’s part of the reason I started writing this blog. I wanted to create content that was positive, helpful, and inspiring. But earlier this week, I was inspired by the morning news. Actually, it was the Today Show, which you could argue is not strictly a news program. But it does cover its share of sadness, contentions, and destruction. My posts are often inspired by something I read or hear in passing Read More
Who’s The Fairest of Them All? The Book Fair
Do you remember going to the book fair when you were in elementary school? The smell of new books, the variety of titles to choose from, the library magically turned into a book store…oh the memories. As a child, it was one of my favorite school events every year. As an adult, I still feel them same way. In fact, for several years I co-chaired the Book Fair Committee with a good friend. It was tons of work, but so much fun. Today, I was helping out a teacher friend at the school my kids attended and where I once Read More